At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared <a target="_blank" href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/">values</a> and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, youll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.The Global Risk &amp; Compliance Organization (GRC) is an independent risk management function, led by the Chief Risk Officer, with the objective of ensuring that American Express operates in a safe, sound, and fully compliant manner with all applicable regulatory expectations. GRC creates and maintains the overall risk management framework, performs independent risk management assessments, and monitors applicable risks. GRC colleagues are passionate about our commitment to drive the Company’s goals of growth and progress by creating a culture of risk awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters.The Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) Transaction Monitoring Rule Program Oversight (TMRPO) team is responsible for the oversight of the enterprise-wide anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) transaction monitoring program at American Express. The program includes assessing, designing, and implementing AML and CTF detection strategies across all American Express products and services.  These strategies ultimately generate alerts which are investigated by the Global Financial Crimes Investigation Unit (GFCSU) as part of the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process.Job Responsibilities:The successful candidate will be part of a team that focuses on transaction monitoring (TM) rule performance monitoring and rule optimization. The individual will:<ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize rule logic and detection criteria for global TM rules across American Express businesses</li><li>Monitor TM rule performance to trigger reviews of underperforming rules</li><li>Assess the above and below-the-line (ATL/BTL) tests and Optimization analysis performed by partner teams Review and challenge Optimization memos prepared by partner teams to meet Management and Regulatory standards</li><li>Track Optimization progress to ensure timely completion</li><li>Gather historical transaction data to prepare trend analysis for American Express products and transactions Support the ongoing expansion and enhancement of the program by identifying enhancements to Optimization methodology (e.g., sampling approach and hypothesis tests), incorporating emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML), and designing process automation</li><li>Assist in developing the TM rule performance dashboard using Power BI</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of two years of professional experience in any of the following areas: data analytics, BSA/AML compliance, law enforcement, general compliance, audit, or legal</li><li>Knowledge of financial products and transactions, including associated AML/CTF risks and TM typologies (or a willingness to learn)</li><li>Strong communication, writing, and editing skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to translate data insights into actionable solutions</li><li>Demonstrated analytical skills</li><li>The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a willingness to be a deadline-driven contributor in a dynamic working environment</li><li>Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word</li><li>Experience with Power BI</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience in one or more analytical languages (such as SQL, Python, or R), preferred</li><li>Knowledge of statistical tests (e.g., Z-Test, Wilcoxon Rank-Sum Test) a plus</li><li>CAMS Certification a plus</li></ul> Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefitsThe above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:<ul><li>Competitive base salaries </li><li>Bonus incentives </li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan </li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support </li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits </li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need </li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy </li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) </li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program </li><li>Career development and training opportunities</li></ul>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our <a target="_blank" href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/colleagues/benefits">Colleague Benefits Site</a>.American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. Thats why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.US Job Seekers - Click to view the “<a target="_blank" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster">Know Your Rights</a>” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster">https://www.eeoc.gov/poster</a>Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.